International Veterinary Schools

Greer Tison of the University of Glasgow (pictured above on the right at the microphone) and Justin Fyfe of St. George's University (pictured seated, front row and far left) start the discussion on representation of American students at international veterinary schools in the Student AVMA. The Student AVMA currently has SCAVMA member chapters at the University of Glasgow, Ross University, and St. George's University and a SAAVMA associate chapter at St. Matthew's University.

Teaching Award Winners

Congratulations to this year's winners of SAVMA's educator awards. Pictured above is Dr. Heather Wamsley from the University of Florida shown speaking to the House of Delegates. Dr. Wamsley was awarded the Teaching Excellence Award. The SAVMA Community Outreach Excellence Award was given to Dr. Vicki Wilke of the University of Minnesota. Talk to your SAVMA Delegate to learn how to nominate a faculty or staff member at your school for this award next year!

SAVMA House of Delegates Meeting - Day 2

Caitlin Pohlit, Senior SAVMA Delegate from The Ohio State University addresses the House of Delegates regarding the town hall meeting held at her school where students talked about the issues that concerned them the most. They zeroed in on economic issues like starting salary, debt load, and repaying loans, and well as increasing tuition and class sizes. What do you think is the most pressing issue facing veterinary students today? Add your comments!

SAVMA Delegates Hard at Work

SAVMA Delegates are hard at work representing their schools at the House of Delegates meeting. Each delegate is assigned to a House committee that focuses on a particular area of importance facing veterinary students. Pictured above is the Integrative Communications and Diversity Committee planning a PR video campaign about SAVMA.

House of Delegates Meeting - Day 1

Blogging straight from the House of Delegates meeting here in San Diego, California at the 2012 AVMA Convention. Kicking off the day by catching up with old friends, and ready to meet some new. Lots of great discussion coming up, including issues like economics affecting veterinary students and talks about inclusion of the 2+2 veterinary school system into SAVMA. Feel free to stop in to the meetings in the Manchester Ballroom at the Hyatt hotel if you happen to be at the Convention and check out the amazing work the House of Delegates is doing for students.